Volunteer Opportunity: Clean-Up at Lake Hunter

Hillcrest Coffee 119 Hillcrest St., Lakeland, FL, United States

The Dick Pope / Polk County Chapter is partnering with Hillcrest Coffee to help clean up Lake Hunter. This is a great opportunity to do some good for your community and better get to know your chapter members. Plus, each volunteer gets a complimentary coffee! Volunteers will meet at Hillcrest Coffee at 8:30 a.m., then […]

Free

July Monthly Meeting: The Impact of Strategic Storytelling

Fresco's Downtown Lakeland 132 S Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL, United States

From mega yachts in Italy to the slums in Central America, Andy McEntire’s work as a filmmaker has taken him all over the world. Andy will share lessons he has learned throughout his journey as a storyteller and entrepreneur.

August Coffee Meetup

Black & Brew at Lake Morton 100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland, FL, United States

Coffee Meetups are a great opportunity to seek advice or feedback on a project, brainstorm strategy, or simply get to know other chapter members. Members and non-members are welcome to join. Please join us at Black & Brew at Lake Morton (located in the Lakeland Public Library) on August 21st from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. […]

Free

September Monthly Meeting: Annual Officer Installation and Awards Ceremony

Terrace Hotel 329 E Main St, Lakeland, FL, United States

New State President and Universal Orlando Resort Senior Public Relations Director Alyson Lundell, APR, CPRC, will install the 2019-2020 Board of Directors for the Dick Pope / Polk County Chapter, share her vision for the statewide FPRA organization in the upcoming year, and provide a behind-the-scenes look at some of her team’s most successful public relations efforts such as Halloween Horror Nights.

October Professional Development Meeting: SUN ‘n FUN

SUN 'n FUN 4175 Medulla Rd, Lakeland, FL, United States

Carol Cali, Director of Marketing and Media Relations, will share some insights and experiences as to the organization's success and lessons learned.

October Coffee Meetup

Starbucks (Bartow) 1590 N Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL, United States

Coffee Meetups are a great opportunity to seek advice or feedback on a project, brainstorm strategy, or simply get to know other chapter members. Members and non-members are welcome to join. Please join us at Starbucks in Bartow (1590 N Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL 33830) on October 17 from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. This event […]

Free

Social: ISO Spooky Symphony

Youkey Theatre, RP Funding Center 701 W Lime St, Lakeland, FL, United States

Music tells a story, and some stories are spooky! With loud noises and creepy sounds, hear some of the most beautiful scary music ever written as the ISO presents “Spooky Symphony.”

November Monthly Meeting: Compelling Connections – How and Why Your Influence Matters

Terrace Hotel 329 E Main St, Lakeland, FL, United States

In this fun and inspiring presentation, author, game designer and filmmaker, Tim Walsh screens clips from his documentary film, OPERATION: Operation, and discusses the themes of play, connection and vulnerability, culminating in the claim that our influence matters more than we realize.

November Coffee Meetup: Image Awards

Black & Brew 205 E. Main St., Lakeland, FL, United States

Have you wanted to submit an Image Award, but not sure where to start? Wondered which project would be best or what the process is really like? Bring your project ideas and questions. Stay tuned for additional Image Coffee Meet-ups!

Free

December Monthly Meeting: Why Digital Accessibility Compliance Matters

Terrace Hotel 329 E Main St, Lakeland, FL, United States

DigiPro Media CEO Steve Barshov will discuss the history of digital accessibility compliance, why accessibility compliance matters to the American business owner, and how a business can mitigate the risk of a digital accessibility lawsuit.